In 1928, Ingrid met the Prince of Wales and was seen by some as a possible wife for the heir to the British throne, who was her second cousin. Her mother, Margaret of Connaught, and the then-Prince of Wales' father, King George V, were first cousins, both being grandchildren of Queen Victoria.[1] However, no engagement took place.[2]

Her wedding to the Danish Crown Prince was one of the greatest media events of the day in Sweden in 1935, and was given so much attention from the media that the media was criticised for it. Ingrid also appeared in the radio in 1935, where she read a poem, something which was also given much attention.